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Opening days in Chennai: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 10 top attractions in Chennai with known opening hours, 2 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Tuesday in Chennai
2 closed · 8 open
Closed on Tuesday
Open on Tuesday
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple6:00–12:30, 16:00–20:00
- Fort St. George9:00–17:00
- Santhome Basilica5:00–20:00
- Government Museum Chennai9:30–16:30
- Valluvar Kottam10:00–19:30
- Parthasarathy Temple6:00–12:00, 16:00–21:00Open late
- Connemara Public Library8:00–20:00
- Vivekananda House10:00–12:30, 15:00–19:15
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaleeshwarar Temple | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 | 6–12:3016–20 |
| Fort St. George | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Santhome Basilica | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 | 5–20 |
| Government Museum Chennai | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | ✕ | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 |
| Guindy National Park | 9–17:30 | ✕ | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 | 9–17:30 |
| Valluvar Kottam | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 | 10–19:30 |
| DakshinaChitra | 10–18 | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Parthasarathy Temple | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 | 6–1216–21 |
| Connemara Public Library | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Vivekananda House | ✕ | 10–12:3015–19:15 | 10–12:3015–19:15 | 10–12:3015–19:15 | 10–12:3015–19:15 | 10–12:3015–19:15 | 10–12:3015–19:30 |
Open late in Chennai
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Parthasarathy TempleOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Chennai closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 2 of the 10 top sights in Chennai with known hours close on Tuesday: Guindy National Park, DakshinaChitra. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Chennai?
On Sunday, 10 of the 10 top sights in Chennai are open: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Santhome Basilica, Government Museum Chennai, Guindy National Park, Valluvar Kottam, DakshinaChitra, Parthasarathy Temple and 2 more.
Which attractions in Chennai are open every day?
5 top sights in Chennai are open all seven days: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Santhome Basilica, Valluvar Kottam, Parthasarathy Temple, Connemara Public Library.
Which sights in Chennai are open late?
Parthasarathy Temple stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-06-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Kolkata).
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